Hall 5 at the NEC will once again be filled with excitement and anticipation as the annual PPMA Show approaches. This event, scheduled between 24-26 September at the NEC in Birmingham, is a highlight of the processing and packaging industry’s calendar, attracting thousands of visitors and exhibitors from the FMCG sector. Owned and organised by Automate UK, the PPMA Show brings together the best suppliers of processing and packaging machinery, robotics, and industrial vision systems, offering significant benefits to businesses in terms of cost reductions, increased efficiency, quality improvements, and reduced downtime.
The show floor will feature over 350 exhibitors showcasing their latest cutting-edge solutions for the manufacturing industry, including food and beverages, pet care, microbrewers, and distillers. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience a complete production line, from labelling, filling, and packaging to processing, robotics, automation, and industrial vision systems. Live demonstrations, product launches, and experts will be on hand to help visitors find the right solutions for their needs, with many business transactions expected to take place during the three-day show.
One of the highlights of the PPMA Show is its informative and inspiring expert talks, featuring keynote speakers such as Jessica Sansom from Huel and Stefan Casey from Nestlé. These talks cover important topics such as climate change and the digital transformation of the FMCG industry, providing visitors with valuable insights to apply to their businesses. In addition to the keynote speakers, leading industry experts will also be presenting seminars on a wide range of topics, including industry standards, automation, and sustainability.
The show will also feature a panel discussion on ‘What would make UK food businesses adopt more robots?’ hosted by the UK Automation Forum. Industry experts will discuss the positive impact of automation on the sector and share advice and learnings to help businesses achieve successful outcomes. To enhance the show experience, a new feature this year is the free PPMA Show app, allowing visitors to plan their day, access their entry ticket, and discover all aspects of the show, from exhibitors and products to seminars and speakers.
Scott McKenna, chief operating officer at Automate UK, expressed the team’s commitment to ensuring that the PPMA Show continues to showcase innovative technology from the processing and packaging industry. With new features and a lineup of expert speakers and exhibitors, the 2023 PPMA Show promises to be a fantastic event for industry professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve and explore the latest advancements in processing and packaging technology.